Mourning Skies

When I'm Gone

I can't tell you

That it'll be alright

Because sometimes

It really won't be.

I can't tell you I'll always be here

Because I have a tendency

To leave people

When they most need me

And I'm sorry

My love

For every time you needed me

And I wasn't there

I can't begin to explain

How much

I regret that

Now

But I do know you can do this

Without me

You're strong.

I wasn't.

And now I'm gone.

As gone as a leaf flying in the breeze

Finally free

From the branch it once clung to.

All I want

If for you too keep strong,

For I know that you can.

That's all I've ever wanted..